Even with the fury of Hurricane Sandy still upon some of us, the PlayStation Store Update went live without a hitch. Assassin’s Creed 3 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Sports Champions 2 are now available for the PS3, along with PSN releases such as Okami HD.

The Vita has quite a few big games as well including the excellent AC3 Liberation, Ragnarok Odyssey and NFS: Most Wanted. That’s not to mention PS Plus sales, price changes, add-ons and demos.

Read on.

Pre-Order

LittleBigPlanet Karting ($59.99)

Sackboy returns in a completely new Karting adventure to save the Craftworld universe! Get behind the wheel to race through fun-filled tracks, battle in hectic arenas, and collect items in open-world environments. Compete in exciting mini-games and modes unlike anything you’ve seen, and enjoy endless levels created by the LittleBigPlanet community. If you can dream it, you can drive it!

ESRB: E – Everyone

PS3 Full Games

Assassin’s Creed III ($59.99)

The American Colonies, 1775. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution. In Assassin’s Creed® III eliminate your enemies with guns, bows, tomahawks, and more! In development for over 3 years, the game features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine.

ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 11 GB

Assassin’s Creed III Gold Edition ($89.99)

The American Colonies, 1775. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution. In Assassin’s Creed III eliminate your enemies with guns, bows, tomahawks, and more! In development for over 3 years, the game features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine. And with the Gold Edition, take home the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass!

ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 11 GB

Assassin’s Creed III Gold Edition + ACIII Liberation ($119.99)

The American Colonies, 1775. As a Native American Assassin fights to protect his land and his people he will ignite the flames of a young nation’s revolution. In Assassin’s Creed III eliminate your enemies with guns, bows, tomahawks, and more! In development for over 3 years, the game features the new Ubisoft-AnvilNext engine. And with the Gold Edition, take home the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass! This bundle also includes Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation for PS Vita.

ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 13.7 GB

Need for Speed: Most Wanted ($59.99)

To be Most Wanted, you’ll need to outrun the cops, outdrive your friends, and outsmart your rivals. With a relentless police force gunning to take you down, you’ll need to make split second decisions. Use the open world to your advantage to find hiding spots, hit jumps and earn new vehicles to keep you one step ahead.

ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 4.5 GB

Sports Champions 2 ($39.99)

Purchase before 11/20 and receive bonus Golf DLC! Become a sports champion and beat your rivals at bowling, boxing, archery, skiing, golf and tennis. PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye camera required. This game is playable in 2D or 3D. To enjoy stereoscopic 3D features, you will require a 3D TV that supports 3D stereoscopic display and 3D compatible glasses.

ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 3.5 GB

Twisted Metal ($39.99)

Twisted Metal returns with unhinged car combat destruction and action movie mayhem. Unique weapons emerge from demonic vehicles as players unfold the demented tale of a cast of characters, led by Sweet Tooth, in story, co-op and online modes. Up to 16 players compete in a killer-take-all back and forth battle royale on wheels.

ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 12.2 GB

Toy Story Mania ($39.99)

Join all of the classic Toy Story characters in “Toy Story Mania!” as Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang stage their own zany, fun-filled carnival. Inspired by the 4D attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, “Toy Story Mania!” allows players to participate in 30 carnival-inspired shooting galleries. Includes a variety of addictive mini-games and power-ups that will enhance your overall gameplay experience.

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 3 GB

PSN Games

Okami HD ($19.99)

You haven’t fully experienced the beauty of Nippon until you’ve seen it on an HD canvas! Okami painted vivid and colorful memories for many. Now it’s back to revive those memories, and create new ones for those who have yet to take up the Celestial Brush.

ESRB: T– Teen // File Size: 6.2 GB

PS Vita

Assassin’s Creed III Liberation ($35.99)

Introducing Assassin’s Creed III Liberation, the stunning new chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga, exclusively for PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system. The year is 1765. During the lead up to the American Revolution in the north, Spanish forces plan to take control of Louisiana in the south – but they have yet to reckon with Aveline, a deadly Assassin who will use everything in her arsenal to win freedom for her land and people.

ESRB: M – Mature // File Size: 2.7 GB

Ragnarok Odyssey ($39.99)

Explore an original world based on Norse mythology where a battle is being waged between humans and giants. Create unique characters from over 20,000 possible combinations and six specialized job classes. The ‘Fling, Fly and Smack’ battle system allows monsters to be flung skyward, followed into the air for gravity-defying strikes, and then smacked clear across the stage. Up to four players can fight together in online co-op mode.

ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 1.1 GB

Need for Speed: Most Wanted ($39.99)

To be Most Wanted, you’ll need to outrun the cops, outdrive your friends, and outsmart your rivals. With a relentless police force gunning to take you down, you’ll need to make split second decisions. Use the open world to your advantage to find hiding spots, hit jumps and earn new vehicles to keep you one step ahead.

ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 2.2 GB

LEGO Lord of the Rings ($39.99)

Explore Middle-earth in an epic LEGO videogame adventure for the entire family! Based on The Lord of the Rings motion picture trilogy, LEGO The Lord of the Rings takes players through the epic events from the classic story, reimagined with the humor and endless variety of LEGO play.

ESRB: E10+ – Everyone 10+ // File Size: 1.8 GB

Smart As… ($29.99)

Compatible with PlayStation Vita only. Use touch, tilt and camera controls to prove how smart you are in the first ever socially networked brain game on PS Vita. Face tricky puzzles and challenging questions as you climb online leaderboards and show off your scores on Facebook and Twitter.

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 1.4 GB

Added to PS Vita Store

NBA 2K13

SOCOM Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2

SOCOM Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3

PSP Games

NBA 2K13 ($19.99)

Enter the New Dynasty with NBA 2K13, the latest installment of the top-rated NBA video game simulation franchise 12 years running. Executive produced by multi-platinum recording artist JAY Z, who personally curated this year’s soundtrack.

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 971 MB

I Am An Air Traffic Controller Airport Hero Haneda ($19.99)

Let’s challenge traffic control of the sky! On this “Haneda” edition, the player can try both the old three- runway version and the new four-runway version of the airport. There are 16 stages that are very enjoyable.

ESRB: E – Everyone // File Size: 184 MB

PS2 Classics

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Rise to Power ($9.99)

Journey back to 16th-century Japan as Nobunaga Oda or a rival warlord, and unite the warring states or send the country along a different path!

ESRB: T – Teen // File Size: 3 GB

PlayStation Store Highlights

Assassin’s Creed III is finally here, and you can purchase multiple bundles, depending on what you want. You can purchase the standalone game, the game plus the Season’s Pass or the game plus the Season’s Pass PLUS the PS Vita game Assassin’s Creed III Liberation. Of course, if you prefer to burn rubber, Need for Speed: Most Wantedis out today on both PS3 and PS Vita. Also, if you missed out on the classic Okami, you can now play it in HD with Trophy support.

In addition to Assassin’s Creed III Liberation and Need for Speed, PS Vita is getting some good content this week including Ragnarok Odyseey, LEGO Lord of the Rings and the puzzle game Smart As….Street Fighter X Tekkenreleased last week on PS Vita, and there’s a ton more costumes and gem packs for you to download, so get fighting.

Finally, if you’re a PS Plus member you’ll receive discounts this week on content including One Piece Pirate Warriors, Wonder Boy in Monster World and WWE 13 Fan Axxess, which is WWE 13’s fancy name for a season pass. Those on the fence about Need for Speed: Most Wanted will be able to try the game out with our Exclusive Timed Trial.

PS Vita Game Demos (Free)

Smart As…

Compatible with PlayStation Vita only. Use touch, tilt and camera controls to prove how smart you are in the first ever socially networked brain game on PS Vita. Face tricky puzzles and challenging questions as you climb online leaderboards and show off your scores on Facebook and Twitter.

DLC Char Alternate Costume Complete Pack ($5.99) – This pack features the alternate costumes for the Street Fighter and Tekken DLC characters. The costumes for the 12 DLC characters are included in this pack. Note: This add-on is exclusive content for STREET FIGHTER X TEKKEN. Please be careful not to purchase the same costume twice. This add-on content can only be used if the additional character pack has been purchased. — Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!

TK DLC Char Alternate Costume Complete Pack ($3.99) – Alternate costumes for the 6 Tekken characters. Characters Included: Lars, Alisa, JACK-X, Bryan, Christie, Lei. This add-on content can only be used if the additional character pack has been purchased. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!

SF DLC Char Alternate Costume Complete Pack ($3.99) – Alternate costumes for the 6 Street Fighter DLC characters. Characters Included: Sakura, Blanka, Guy, Cody, Elena, Dudley. This add-on content can only be used if the additional character pack has been purchased. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!

LittleBigPlanet

Halloween Costume (Free) – On the store this week we will see the return of the first ever seasonal costume released for LittleBigPlanet – The Pumpkin Head Halloween Mask!

New Little King’s Story

Monster Set ($1.99) – Download the ‘Monster Set’ to get a variety of monster items that will help you regenerate, increase life, damage and attacks! This includes Mummy Head and Outfit, Onii King Mask, Drunken Tengu Mask, Shishkebaboo Wig, Thunderbird Head, TV Dinna Head, Lord Sauvage Beard, and a Mechanic Onii Head!

Princess Battle Outfit Set 2 ($2.99) – Download the ‘Princess Battle Outfit Set 2′ to unlock different Armor sets for each of the princesses, including princess Shizuka, Kokomo Pine, Iris, and Corina!

Supreme Ruler Power Electronics Set ($0.99) – Download the ‘Supreme Ruler Power Electronics Set’ for new electronic attack weapons and more life! This includes a Particle Beam Sabre, Super Gear Helmet, and a Powered Suit!

Pinball Arcade

Pack 6: Elvira Party Monsters/No Good Gofers ($4.99) – This add-on pack includes the pinball tables Elvira Party Monsters and No Good Gofers. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!

Pure Chess

Halloween Treat Bundle ($7.99) – Pure Chess puts other chess games in checkmate! The Halloween Treat Bundle features the full game as well as the spooky Halloween game pack – a treat, rather than a trick for Halloween. You’ll have a frighteningly good time playing Pure Chess with this ghoulish set. Pure Chess is a game that can be played by everyone, at any age, but mastered by only a few. The question is…Are you a Grandmaster in the making?

PS3 Add-ons

Assassin’s Creed III

Benedict Arnold (Free with every new copy of Assassin’s Creed III, $4.99 otherwise) – The PlayStation 3 system exclusive Benedict Arnold Pack adds over an hour of gameplay, with four bonus exclusive single-player missions. You’ll experience the betrayal that made the name Benedict Arnold synonymous with “turncoat.” Only for PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.

Season Pass ($29.99) – Join the revolution now and save on all downloadable game content with the Assassin’s Creed III Season Pass! The Season Pass provides instant access to all forthcoming downloadable game content.

Crazy Strike Bowling

You must download and install the latest Crazy Strike Bowling version patch to access this content.

Advance Challenge Ball Set 1 ($2.99) – Unlock 5 bowling balls.

Advance Challenge Ball Set 2 ($2.99) – Unlock other 5 bowling balls.

Aiden Costume Set ($2.99) – Unlock 3 costumes for Aiden. (These costumes can alternatively be unlocked by winning some challenges.)

All Costume Set ($5.99) – Unlock all costumes. Mina or Mr. Jenkins’s costumes are not available in-game unless the character for those costumes has been unlocked.

Basic Challenge Ball Set ($2.99) – Unlock 6 bowling balls.

Carnival Set ($2.99) – Unlock the Carnival costumes for every character!

Chloe Costume Set ($2.99) – Unlock 3 costumes for Chloe. (These costumes can alternatively be unlocked by winning some challenges.)

Halloween Set ($2.99) – Unlock the Halloween costumes for every character, as well as a special new Halloween themed bowling stage!

Lance Costume Set ($2.99) – Unlock 3 costumes for Lance.

Mina Set ($2.99) – Unlock Mina, one of the new characters, and her costumes.

Mr. Jenkins Set ($2.99) – Unlock Mr. Jenkins, one of the new characters, and his costumes.

Paris Costume Set ($2.99) – Unlock 3 costumes for Paris.

Darksiders II

Abyssal Forge ($9.99) – Check out the Darksiders II Abyssal Forge pack. Featuring an all new environment and a raised level cap!

Dead or Alive 5

Gym Class ($4.99) – The best looking fighters just got better with 4 new costumes for select characters.

Special Set 2 ($4.99) – The best looking fighters just got better with 4 new costumes for select characters.

Uniforms ($4.99) – The best looking fighters just got better with 4 new costumes for select characters.

Round 3 Costumes – Full Set ($12.99) – Get the entire third round of costumes in one pack. Twelve costumes in all!

LittleBigPlanet

Halloween Costume (Free) – On the store this week we will see the return of the first ever seasonal costume released for LittleBigPlanet – The Pumpkin Head Halloween Mask!

Max Payne 3

Hostage Negotiation Pack ($9.99) – The Hostage Negotiation Pack brings four new maps to Max Payne 3 multiplayer: Club Moderno, Estádio Do Galatians, O Palácio Strip Club and Favela Heights. Equip the Explosives Burst, two new weapons, several new items and more. — Note: Add-on content, Max Payne 3 required to play. This content is part of the Rockstar Pass and will be available to Rockstar Pass purchasers in game upon release.

Mugen Souls

Palpitation Coordination (Free) – Here is a set of equippable items! Let’s make some cute girls and some cool boys! Use these items to further customize your party!

Undisputed God Prudence Pack 3 (Free) – This is a set of usable items for all you ultimate gods out there who are approaching true divinity! The set includes, healing, revival and hot spring use items.

Jiggly Transmission and Equipment Pack 1 (Free) – Thank you for using the Jiggly Transmission! Here is a set of equippable items that will aid you on your adventure! This time, please find: a sword, a staff, a gun, a bazooka, knuckles and defense items!

Jiggly Transmission and Equipment Pack 3 (Free) – Thank you for using the Jiggly Transmission! Here is a set of equippable items that will aid you on your adventure! This time, please find: a sword, a staff, a gun, a bazooka, knuckles and defense items!

Jiggly Transmission and Equipment Pack 4 (Free) – Thank you for using the Jiggly Transmission! Here is a set of equippable items that will aid you on your adventure! This time, please find: gloves, a spear, a scythe, Dual Long and Short Blades and defense items!

Combat! Super Weapon Pack 4 ($1.99) – Overwhelming destructive power! Here is a set of special weapons and armor! Power up your underlings further with these interestingly shaped weapons! Especially great for those who love card games!

Devil! Super Weapon Pack 2 ($1.99) – Overwhelming destructive power! Here is a set of special weapons and armor! Power up your underlings further with these interestingly shaped weapons! Especially great for those who love magic hands!

Dominance! Super Weapon Pack 1 ($1.99) – Overwhelming destructive power! Here is a set of special weapons and armor! Power up your underlings further with these interestingly shaped weapons! Especially great for those who love fans!

Dragon! Super Weapon Pack 5 ($1.99) – Overwhelming destructive power! Here is a set of special weapons and armor! Power up your underlings further with these interestingly shaped weapons! Especially great for those who love silverware!

Explosion! Super Weapon Pack 3 ($1.99) – Overwhelming destructive power! Here is a set of special weapons and armor! Power up your underlings further with these interestingly shaped weapons! Especially great for those who love lasers!

G Up Fever Pack 1 ($1.99) – Show me the G Up! We made this set for those of you who feel that way!

G Fever Pack 1 ($1.99) – Show me the money! We made this set for those of you who feel that way!

Mugen Point Fever Pack 1 ($2.99) – Show me the Mugen Points! We made this set for those of you who feel that way!

Point Fever Pack 1 ($1.99) – Here is the set that you have dreamed of a set that compiles all the points into one great pack! Here is a set that conains the currency G, the character strengthening Mugen Points, and the item strengthening G Up!

Need for Speed: Most Wanted

Online Pass ($9.99) – The Online Pass gives you full access to Need for Speed Most Wanted’s revolutionary Online Experience. With your Online Pass you’ll be able to earn Speed Points & progress your Speed Level to Unlock Cars and Mods in Multiplayer to get the edge over your friends and rivals.

Time Saver ($9.99) – The Time Saver Pack provides instant access to all cars in Need for Speed Most Wanted’s revolutionary Online Multiplayer. You’ll also have access to All Cars and Jack Spots in Single player with the exception of the Most Wanted Cars. To get these exclusive Cars you’ll have to use your skills and take them down!

Pinball Arcade

Pack 6: Elvira Party Monsters/No Good Gofers ($4.99) – This add-on pack includes the pinball tables Elvira Party Monsters and No Good Gofers. Every flipper, bumper, sound effect, and display pixel has been painstakingly emulated in astonishing detail. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!

Pure Chess

Halloween Treat Bundle ($7.99) – Pure Chess puts other chess games in checkmate! The Halloween Treat Bundle features the full game as well as the spooky Halloween game pack – a treat, rather than a trick for Halloween. You’ll have a frighteningly good time playing Pure Chess with this ghoulish set. Pure Chess is a game that can be played by everyone, at any age, but mastered by only a few. The question is… Are you a Grandmaster in the making?

DLC Char Alternate Costume Complete Pack ($5.99) – This pack features the alternate costumes for the Street Fighter and Tekken DLC characters. The costumes for the 12 DLC characters are included in this pack. This add-on content can only be used if the additional character pack has been purchased. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!

TK DLC Char Alternate Costume Complete Pack ($3.99) – Alternate costumes for the 6 Tekken characters. Characters Included: Lars, Alisa, JACK-X, Bryan, Christie, Lei. This add-on content can only be used if the additional character pack has been purchased. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!

SF DLC Char Alternate Costume Complete Pack ($3.99) – Alternate costumes for the 6 Street Fighter DLC characters. Characters Included: Sakura, Blanka, Guy, Cody, Elena, Dudley. This add-on content can only be used if the additional character pack has been purchased. Purchasing this content entitles you to both the PS3 and PS Vita versions!